An Atlanta law firm has filed suit on behalf of the family of the late Casey Blake Amerine. Amerine died of a drug overdose in the Lamar County jail just hours after he was arrested for breaking into Hines Prescription Shop on College Drive April 24, 2011.

So he was a drug user and a criminal so these people feel they can sue, seems like he did everyone a favor scumbag.....it's the police, city or counties fault he chose to ingest the drugs no one forced him, seems like Darwin at work.

Its tragic that this man died. But, had he not been arrested it seems that he would have died anyway on the street due to ingesting the drugs. The fact that he did this to himself should not cost anyone else. This is the kind of case that makes lawyers look like leeches.

Casey left two baby girls behind. He was very troubled, and he was left to die in a jail cell. He wasn't a criminal or a thief, he was a friend, a son, a brother and a father. He believed in a world with forgiving people, that were bond together through the spirit of ONE LOVE. He has a very large family of supporters and their love for him has only grown in the past two years they've spent without him. And that is the warm reality :)

I personally know some of this HUMAN's family and those of you who want to be disrespectful to anyone really need to stay off of this particular forum. Apparently you know nothing of the case and this young man most certainly was a human being and deserves to be treated as such.

While it is sad that his life ended so tragically and he left behind those that loved him, he was a criminal that preyed on society. He was certainly not thinking of his life ending, or his young children or anyone else when he broke into Hines Prescription Shop. No one forces him to be a criminal. From the sound of it he had many other options in his life. I wish he had availed him self of those optional alternatives.

Apparently our little community likes to sweep mental illness and depression under the rug and just look at the ugly. It really is a shame and I am rather ashamed of this community that I have called home for the past 15 years. There are some really ugly people here. The circumstances of this crime were well known and this young man should of been hospitalized and/or monitored more intensely under the circumstances. I found it rather sickening back when it happened and still do.

maybe he should have lived with you, everybody has addictions and their own demons and crosses to bear. why should the taxpayers pay to carry all these loads. suck it up sunshine, get your life in order, it's called self discipline. Swim or sink.

What does any of this have to do with whether the "community" likes to sweep mental illness and depression under the rug or not? If this was the case, where was his family and friends? How was I, my neighbor or law enforcement supposed to know any of this?

Seriously, blaming the community because Casey nor his family were willing to take responsibility? Really? How about you hold them as accountable as you are holding the community, eh?

Perhaps you should research back some. My mention of this community sweeping mental illness and depression under a rug were from personal observaation. I did not make that 'all about that'.
If I recall correctly, that family was extremely concerned with his condition that day and initiated a BOLO for this young man because they loved him and wanted him safe and to get treatment. Did you know any of this or did you just jump in on the band wagon without knowing what really occured?

You are definitely the "type" that "make excuses for the criminal behavior" crowd.
.....the path of least resistance is a road well traveled, whether it's making people not held accountable, or responsible for THEIR ACTIONS, it will destroy a Country. We see that locally with cutting people breaks, and not holding them accountable for their actions. It affects and breaks down everybody, and everything. People say why should i give a crap or care about anything by doing the right thing, it doesn't matter whether i do or don't.

Tambra- I understand what you're saying but the fact is, he was probably on a fast track to the end of his life. Why the family wants to profit off this tragedy is rather baffling. I believe this is called blood money.
Had he not passed away in the cell, the chances are he would have passed away at home.
Anyway, I'm sorry for your loss.

Can't say I am sorry got exactly what he was asking for in my opinion as for the kids quite certain they will be much better off without him.....too bad our Police are good at their job because then the scum would have died in the street and then who you going to sue.....

Few of youi know the family or READ the complete story that was published in the news...He WAS under a suicide watch, BEFORE any of this happened. When he took off his family CALLED the police, was give reassurance that he would be watched for. That stopped when they caught him, little medical care, no suicide watch, NOTHING...just dropped off in a cell. Please, before passing judgement on this family,lets all clean up around our own cells.

Well said.
I for one really wish this young man had gotten the chance to get the help that he so desperately needed. People here are cruel and do not even bother to attempt to learn the facts before being hateful and cruel. Perhaps one day it will be one of their own being slammed and they will get a damn clue.

It's fashionable today to be polarized and immediately judge everyone without knowing them. It's the new way. They love you and you are a human with a right to life until you are born, then you are on your own. I think that starts right after the baby pops out of the oven.

Personally, I wouldn't know one way or the other whose fault it was or what responsibility the county shares. I wasn't there.

I would expect, if we are going to lock someone up who might have a problem, that they should be monitored. But I have no idea if they was any reason to expect he had a problem, so I can't judge anyone.

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